The similar phrase 'Worldly Christianity' is one used by Bonhoeffer. It's J Gresham Machen that I want to line up most closely with. See his Christianity and culture here. Having done commentaries on Proverbs (Heavenly Wisdom) and Song of Songs (Heavenly Love), a matching title for Ecclesiastes would be Heavenly Worldliness. For my stance on worldliness, see 3 posts here.

10 pairs of words to describe Paul's pattern in his letters


1. Axioms then applications
2. Beliefs then behaviour
3. Credenda (things to believe) then agenda (things to do)
4. Doctrine then duty
5. Exposition then exhortation
6. Precepts then practice
7. Principles then policies
8. Systematics then strategems
9. Teaching then tactics
10. Theory then technique 
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